Kunoichi: Doggie Ninja

I think Ichi’s just excited for her first Thanksgiving with us. Also, I think she’s counting on things to fall from tables and counters…she’ll take anything, but she’s clearly hoping for cheese and meats.

In other November news…I made a very grown up purchase. I think Mom and Dad were willing to chip in as party of my birthday partially becuase this is the first time in years I didn’t get a video game related item for my birthday. See, I’m growing up. It was a couch/loveseat set from Ashley furniture. Boy it’s nice to no longer have nails poking me in the back from the papasan chair.

Ichi’s favorite aspect of the new couches is that the combo forms a small traingle area in between them. Becuase of the way they are shaped, the table doesn’t close off this area. She now has her own tunnell like place in the apartment. Also, when there is company, she sits in between the loveseat and the sofa so she can get petted by everyone.

But yes, we leave in a few days for much good food and insane shopping (BlackFriday.info). I’ve committed to making cheesecake and I’ve picked it out.  I’ll let you know how it goes. BTW, here’s the one I made for St. Patrick’s Day. Bailey’s Irish Coffee Cheesecake. Thanksgiving will be Pumpkin Caramel.

Well, it’s been a while. At first I was waiting for her birthday to post and then I got busy with all kinds of stuff. Ichi got a football from planet dog, a tug-a-jug and a sushi plush toy set.

In the weeks surrounding her birthday she has really learned how to test her limits. She’s constantly putting a paw on the couch or the tables and has even gotten a little more aggressive. Additionally, she’s gotten sick twice because, as a part of testing her limits, she tries to get and eat anything she’s not supposed to (like banana laffy taffy).

Yesterday during the election she pretty much slept. I don’t know if they wore her out at the vet, but she definitely wasn’t her usual playful self. But at least she didn’t get sick again.

But since this was quite an occassion, more pictures after the cut.

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